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For the month of December, we already had two online workshops designed for those just getting started with CattleMax CS or still evaluating the trial version to take a guided tour and have an opportunity to ask questions and learn from each other. Both workshops were successful, and our evening workshop boasted the largest attendance yet.

We still have four more opportunities for you to learn with the CattleMax Team through our free online workshops this month.

Next Friday, December 19^th, we’re hosting two workshops on Basic Reporting in CattleMax CS. It’s designed for producers who want to learn about using the reporting features in CattleMax and will give a basic introduction to the different reporting features and how to use them.

Then on Monday, December 22^nd, we’ll have two opportunities for you to learn how to use the extensive AI (Artificial Insemination) and ET (Embryo Transfer) inventory and breeding records in CattleMax CS. We’ll cover everything from entering your first semen or embryo inventory records to using clean-up bulls to reporting your AI success.

View the schedule and register today!

We just wrapped up our 9th Beef Cattle Short Course last week.  Congratulations to the TAMU Animal Science Dept for a great job organizing the event. With over 1500 attendees, this year’s Short Course was the most attended ever.

On Sunday evening before the Short Course, customers came to the CattleMax Workshop and gained a more hands-on understanding of CattleMax CS, the newest version of our CattleMax software. There were great questions and we appreciate the customers who took time to attend our workshop.

The Wednesday morning Business Management session at the Short Course was well attended. I enjoyed talking with everyone and highlighting the importance of good record keeping, especially during the current time of high input costs. For those interested in the article I referred to during my presentation, you can download a PDF from http://agecoext.tamu.edu/resources/animal-id/information/articles.html.

After the completion of the Short Course activities on Wednesday, some familiar friends and new faces attended our afternoon CattleMax workshop. We received good questions at this workshop as well, and appreciate everyone attending and participating.

Thanks again to everyone for another great year.

TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course

If you are attending the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course, you will not want to miss the Beef Cattle Business Management Workshop on Wednesday morning being presented by Dr Larry Falconer. As the only business-oriented workshop at the Short Course, this session provides a great opportunity to build your foundation of decision making from a business view.

For the past 9 years, we have spoken on current topics related to cattle record keeping.  This year, we will focus on creating a good record keeping system to generate managerial information for decision making to help operate during times of high input costs.

Again this year, several of the CPAs from Seidel, Schroeder & Company, an accounting firm that specializes in farm & ranch accounting,  will be proving updates on tax and accounting information.  They are always entertaining and very informative - we learn something new from them every year!

Immediately following this session, we will be holding a hands-on CattleMax training workshop and Q&A.   We will begin serving light snacks immediately and start the session at 12:30 so that those in other sessions have time to make it over.